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Diagnostic Medical Sonographers average salary by city in Iowa
- Cedar Rapids$90,570
- Des Moines$89,090
- Ames$87,630
- Iowa City$87,570
- Davenport$86,750
- Waterloo$83,390
- Sioux City$81,540
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | $90,570 | $86,480 | $81,550 | $69,716 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $89,090 | $87,080 | $83,340 | $68,731 | 92 |
| Ames | $87,630 | $82,110 | $80,430 | $67,760 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $87,570 | $86,940 | $72,480 | $67,720 | 92 |
| Davenport | $86,750 | $82,870 | $80,490 | $67,174 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $83,390 | $80,620 | $79,810 | $64,938 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $81,540 | $81,450 | $79,180 | $63,707 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2032.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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